Vulnerability Description
A Persistent XSS vulnerability exists in Kodi (formerly XBMC) through 17.6 that allows the execution of arbitrary HTML/script code in the context of the victim user's browser via a playlist.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kodi | Kodi | <= 17.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/36ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.kodi.tv/ticket/17814Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44487/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/36ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.kodi.tv/ticket/17814Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44487/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8831?
CVE-2018-8831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). A Persistent XSS vulnerability exists in Kodi (formerly XBMC) through 17.6 that allows the execution of arbitrary HTML/script code in the context of the victim user's browser via a playlist.
How severe is CVE-2018-8831?
CVE-2018-8831 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kodi Kodi.